Spot on! We are lacking a midfielder with positional sense who has some physicality about him and can pass the ball forward. Basically, the Southampton version of Morgan Schneiderlin or a younger Gareth Barry. Then I think Gomes wouldn’t have to cover the entire length of the pitch and could conserve his energy a bit more and Gana could concentrate on pressing. It’s embarrassing seeing sides waltz through us without any effort. Would prefer a real number 6 than a new striker any day of the week.

Can’t get over how good Southampton Schneiderlin was and how good he looked when he first joined here. Looked a proper Rolls I thought.

If people want him out, just say it. Have the courage of your convictions. Dressing things up in this half arsed, euphemistic language is pretty lame.

I don't want him out now. He's done very little to stay here, but sacking him in the middle of the season would be counterproductive and plain silly. But if he continues to serve shit like that until the end of the season and shows no sign of progress, he should go in the summer.One season and 6 new players should be more than enough for any manager to show what is he capable of.

How about waiting until the end of the window before frothing at the mouth over this. There’s obviously reasoning behind the move, whether that be Villa needing to free up funds or Bolasie/his agent/us having a better move lined up. Apply some rational thinking rather than the “we’re a fucking joke” mentality ffs.

.........................people keep digging up the name of Beni Baningime and I'd love to see him play .But he hasn't even appeared for the U23s in ages . Not in the squad tonight. Must still be injured but I don't know what the problem is.